The 2021 OHS Soccer Classic- Oneida, NY: The Football Is Secondary

This one goes out to all who value lifelong friendships and the Beautiful Game.

The 2021 Oneida High School (OHS) soccer classic was played today under beautiful blue skies and ideal temperature. The match was a mix of OHS soccer alumni and current high school players, in an Orange vs Blue game of bragging rights.

At full time the final score was Orange 7- Blue 6!

The real winner: All the participants, families and friends who made the event memorable and meaningful. You see, its really not about the football (The Beautiful Game), it is about maintaining and nurturing lifelong friendships.

I am already looking forward to the 2022 event. 

Back in Central New York: Images and the Pending 2021OHS Soccer Classic

It is nice to be back in my adolescent proving ground of Central New York....for the much anticipated (Oneida High School) OHS Soccer Classic tomorrow (7/31/21)

Above are some images from my jog this morning by the Erie Canal.....in preparation for the big reunion soccer match.

Stay tuned.

Cindy Blackman: The Coolest Drummer

Although largely medical in focus, this blog is an extension of my personality and passions....drumming (and music) is one of them.

Earlier in the week I listened to a Modern Drummer Podcast on Cindy Blackman,  virtuoso rock drummer with Lenny Kravitz. Cindy is also a highly regarded jazz drummer, with serious technical chops.

My band, Vagabond Dandies, covers a Lenny Kravitz song (are You Gonna Go My Way?) so I fully appreciate the groove and power in Cindy's drumming.  Most importantly, after learning more about Cindy via the podcast, I fully appreciate her style, musicality, versatility and power on the set.

Cindy Blackman is The Coolest Drummer in modern rock and roll.

The Buddhist on Death Row: Free Your Mind and Your Ass Will Follow

 

If you seek a truly unique read, one which will both inspire you and stretch your understanding of the power of awareness and self-mastery, The Buddhist on Death Row by David Sheff will deliver on all counts. The book relates the story of Jarvis Masters, on death row for 30+ years, and how he discovered light in the darkest of places.

As in the postscript, quoting George Clinton of Funkadelic:

- Free your mind and your ass will follow

So true.